Radio/Electronics Specialist (Division of Fire and Emergency Services)

Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on January 30, 2025
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Radio/Electronics Specialist (Division of Fire and Emergency Services)

Job ID 5792
Location Fayette County
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

SALARY

The minimum salary is $22.994 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 517

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday February 18, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide reliable and highly specialized service for all of the electronic needs associated with government radio systems used by the divisions within the Department of Public Safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate's degree in a field related to the job
  • Two (2) years of related experience
  • Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
  • Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Investigates, troubleshoots, repairs, programs and maintains emergency communications systems and associated electronic equipment
  • Coordinates work with outside vendors for repairs
  • Performs administrative duties to include maintaining records of repairs, reporting, attending meetings, and/or assisting in the budget preparation
  • Ensures compliance with FCC, NFPA and DOT through installation, maintenance and testing of equipment
  • Manages spare parts inventory
  • Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Valid Driver's License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
  • Routinely available for calls on weekends, holidays and during emergency situations. Required to be available for recall in the event of emergency
  • Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
  • Subject to a polygraph examination
  • May be required to receive training on specific radio manufacturers

HOW TO APPLY

 
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. 

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATIONbut are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. 

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.  Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.  Links to our most popular benefits are below:
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

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